The collection includes rainbow-hued items such as dog bikinis, butterfly cat leashes and reptile cape costumes.
Other social media users panned the outrage directed at the chain store with one person calling the anger “pathetic.”to a Newsweek story about the backlash. “My dog’s favorite toy is a crinkle rainbow I bought several years ago.”The items have led some on social media to express outrage.
“Our You Are Loved collection was initiated and inspired by our associate resource group team members to help pet parents and their pets celebrate the spirit of Pride and share our values of inclusion and unconditional love,” she added. PetSmart also announced a $200,000 donation to GLSEN, an LGBTQ advocacy group that has also faced criticism in recent days for pressuring school districts to not tell parents